The WFEA Morning Update

WFEA Morning Update with Jeff Chidester

The WFEA Morning Update with Jeff Chidester

Listen Monday - Thursday from 6-10am and Friday from 6-9am

The WFEA Morning Update will focus on issues affecting Granite State residents in a fun and informative way.

Jeff Chidester is the host of The WFEA Morning Update. Jeff is a well-known, involved member of the community, with a background in journalism, law enforcement, and broadcasting. Raised in New Hampshire, Jeff has traveled the world extensively, learning and observing other cultures and their impact on America, while always returning to his home state. He served in the US Army, as a police officer in New Hampshire, a writer for the Portsmouth Herald, and as the creator and host of the radio show, Right Here, Right Now. His experience and character align with the “live & local” ideals of WFEA and many of its Granite State listeners.

Thursday, January 9, 202501/09/2025

The Department of Education and How Higher Education is Falling Further Behind

Dr. Jay P. Greene, an Education Expert and Senior Research Fellow at the Center for Education Policy discusses pork barrel policies…

Thursday, January 9, 202501/09/2025

Rate Increases, Eminent Domain, and Upcoming Town Halls In Manchester

Andy Sylvia, a new father and reporter at Manchester Ink Link, discusses the top news stories for Manchester Metro, which…

Wednesday, January 8, 202501/08/2025

Thom Brueckner talks about the Five Things Not to Bet Against as an Investor in 2025.

Retirement Intelligence Radio Show Host Thom Brueckner discusses this season’s Santa Claus Rally and the economic impacts at the end of the Biden Administration. Thom also shares the incredibly valuable ‘The Five Things Not to Bet Against as an Investor in 2025.’

Tuesday, January 7, 202501/07/2025

Illegal Immigrant Arrested in Massachusetts and Released Due to Sanctuary Policies

WFEA host Jeff Chidester discusses the report of an illegal immigrant arrested in Massachusetts and released due to Sanctuary policies.…

Tuesday, January 7, 202501/07/2025

What the Corporate News Media Needs to do to Regain the Public’s Trust

WFEA’s The Morning Update host Jeff Chidester discusses what the corporate news media needs to do to regain the public’s…

Tuesday, January 7, 202501/07/2025

The Positive Economic Direction of the Manchester Metro Area

Jodie Nazaka, Manchester Economic Development Director, joins The Morning Update to discuss the positive economic direction of the Manchester Metro…

Tuesday, January 7, 202501/07/2025

Was Las Vegas Bombing Suspect Suffering From PTSD?

Military journalist Peggy Nieberg, Task & Purpose, discusses the early details surrounding the Las Vegas bombing and the initial understanding…

Tuesday, January 7, 202501/07/2025

Catholic Medical Center (CMC) Purchased By HCA Healthcare

Investigative Reporter Damien Fisher talks about his latest article on the state approval of the Catholic Medical Center (CMC) purchase…

Monday, January 6, 202501/06/2025

Designing a Curriculum That Meets Students’ Needs

Ryan Tanner-Reed, Dean of Academics at Derryfield School, shares valuable information on designing a curriculum that meets students’ needs. Ryan…

Monday, January 6, 202501/06/2025

What’s next For The Patriots?

WFEA’s sports analyst Pete Tarrier shares his thoughts on the NE Patriots’ final game and the firing of head coach Jared Mayo. Pete also discusses how the Patriots may approach the offseason in terms of player development and replacing non-player personnel.

Recent Headlines

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Bringing charges against the Fed: What we do (and don’t) know

President Donald Trump has dramatically escalated his confrontation with the Federal Reserve, his Justice Department investigating and threatening a criminal indictment of the independent central bank and serving it with subpoenas.

2 days ago in National

George Floyd and Renee Good: 5 years between Minneapolis videos, and confusion has increased

Five years ago, video images from a Minneapolis street showing a police officer kneeling on the neck of George Floyd as his life slipped away ignited a social movement. Now, videos from another Minneapolis street showing the last moments of Renee Good's life are central to another debate about law enforcement in America.

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Protests over federal enforcement operations after shootings in Minneapolis and Portland

As anger and outrage spilled out onto Minneapolis' streets over the fatal shooting of a woman by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer, a new shooting by federal officers in Oregon left two people wounded, sparked additional protests and elicited more scrutiny of enforcement operations across the U.S.

5 days ago in National

Minnesota must play a role in the investigation into Renee Good’s killing by ICE, governor says

The state of Minnesota must play a role in investigating the fatal shooting of a Minneapolis woman by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer, Gov. Tim Walz insisted Thursday, pushing back against the Trump administration's decision to keep the investigation solely in federal hands.

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Senate considers limiting Trump’s war powers after Venezuela raid

The Senate is expected to vote on a resolution Thursday that would limit President Donald Trump's ability to conduct further attacks against Venezuela, setting up a test for his expanding ambitions in the Western Hemisphere.